Edmonton PPM Radio Ratings… May 28th – August 26, 2018

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CHED is now coming in 5th spot. Now continues to hold the reign as the leader

Burt Reynolds, legendary actor, dead at 82

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Burt Reynolds, the legendary actor with the disarming smile and trademark mustache who starred in iconic films including "Smokey and the Bandit" and "The Longest Yard" has died, Fox News confirms. He was 82.

Seattle Radio PPM Demo Breakouts, courtesy Research Director Inc.

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Although Movin' 92.5 topped the Seattle 6+ chart, KISW was again king of the demos.

Syndicated U.S. (Seattle) morning show ignites Ottawa listener backlash

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“Just took 106.9 off my presets in the car and at home. Not supporting an American morning show or your station. Corus has dumped on Ottawa talent too many times and this is the straw that breaks the camels back for me,” wrote one listener.

CBS board offering CEO Moonves $100 million in stock as exit package

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The sources say the board wants the right to claw back some of that compensation if sexual harassment allegations against Moonves are confirmed.

THURSDAY in Broadcast History .. Sept. 6th

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IT WAS SEPT 6th … when the first prizefight to be broadcast blow-by-blow was heard on WWJ Detroit, as heavyweight champ Jack Dempsey scored a third-round knockout … When (pictured) Lionel Barrymore introduced us to his latest crowd-pleasing character as ‘Mayor of the Town’ debuted on the NBC Red radio network, co-starring Agnes Moorehead… When future movie star Steve McQueen premiered his CBS-TV series ‘Wanted: Dead or Alive” … When the team of Martin & Lewis were reunited on Jerry’s telethon after a 20-year estrangement … When Canadian television debuted as Montreal’s CBFT aired the drama ‘Oedipus Rex’ in French…. ..and when the smash hit radio comedy“Fibber McGee and Molly” ended after an almost 25 year run. ALL the milestones for Sept. 6th INSIDE!

Movin’ 92.5 Leads Seattle’s Aug. PPM’s, News/Talk Takes Next Two Spots

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KQMV drops 1.4 but still sports a substantial lead as #1 in the 6+ chart. KIRO FM jumps to #2, KUOW is #3.